Senior Smoke Free Advisor

Join Us and Make a Difference!

At Change Grow Live (CGL), we’re not just a leading national charity—we’re a team of passionate individuals dedicated to transforming lives. We combine evidence-based practices with compassion to create services that empower individuals and that are deeply rooted in the local community.

Join us for an exciting opportunity to be part of and shape our brand-new Smoking Cessation Service in Peterborough. This is your chance to play a pivotal role in building a transformative service from the ground up, making a lasting impact on the health and well-being of individuals in our diverse and vibrant community.

We are seeking a Senior Smoke Free Advisor to join our team. In this role, you will play a vital role in leading the new Peterborough Specialist Smokefree Project, you will oversee the Smokefree advisor and lead continuous improvement, risk management and quality assurance processes. You will take a lead in staff training, including across the existing CGL Aspire team

If you’re passionate about making a real difference and enjoy being part of a dynamic, forward-thinking environment, this is the perfect role for you!

These interventions will be delivered either face-to-face within the community or remotely, and can be tailored for individuals or delivered in a group setting, depending on their needs.

Full time Hours: 37.5 hours per week 

Full Time Salary Range: £26,732 - £29,093.40 dependent on experience (Based on full time hours, pro rata for part time) 

Contract: Fixed term contract until March 31st 2026

About the Role

In this role, you will play a key part in delivering a high-quality stop smoking service, helping individuals take steps toward healthier lives. 

Your responsibilities will include:

• To lead a specialist team providing brief advice and structured programmes to target groups in Peterborough.
• To lead on key work-streams as required to ensure that services are appropriately tailored and targeted to specific target groups.
• Keep up to date with policy developments in relation to smoking cessation.
• Promoting the benefits of a smoke-free life and raising awareness of stop smoking services through community engagement and events.
• Work within NRT, Champix, and E-cigarette protocols.
• Provide Very Brief Advice training to health and social care professionals, and support pharmacists with nicotine replacement therapy and behavior support.
• Engage with the community to raise awareness of smoking impacts and encourage referrals.

About You
We’re looking for someone with:

• Experience of providing line management, supervision and appraisals to staff or volunteers.
• Experience working in health and/or social care settings.
• Complete assessments and deliver interventions matched to identified needs
• Knowledge of the harmful effects of smoking and an understanding of smoking cessation policies and treatments.
• Provide behavioural support, using motivational interviewing techniques and the dispensing of Nicotine Replacement Products
• A commitment to providing high-quality, person-centered services.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and electronic recording systems.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset.

What We Offer
We value our team and are proud to provide:

• 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays), increasing annually for the first 5 years of employment (allocated Pro Rata.)
• A paid ‘Wellness’ hour each week and access to a Wellness Hub and Employee Assistance Programme.
  A contributory pension scheme.
• A variety of benefits, including discounts on shopping, cinema, and holidays.
• A friendly and supportive work environment.
• Comprehensive training, career development, and progression opportunities.
• Refer-a-Friend Scheme. 

Please ensure that when completing your application form and supporting statement, you reflect on the details outlined in the job description. This will help us understand how your skills and experiences align with the requirements of the role. 

If you require sponsorship, please note that this role is not eligible for a Health and Care Worker visa. You may be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route but must meet the minimum salary requirements for the role. You can find out more here Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) 

If this sounds like you and you would like to begin your journey with Change Grow Live, then we would love to talk to you. 

Full-time hours at Change Grow Live are 37.5 hours per week. For part-time roles, the salary and payments will be pro rata based on contracted hours.